Housing authoritiesLAJefferson Davis Parish Section 8
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 is based in Jennings, Jefferson Davis County, LA and administers 132 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code LA188. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 128. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGA public hearing has been scheduled by Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8, though no details about the hearing's purpose or date were provided.
- Agenda for Special Meeting – 10.21.2026The Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 has scheduled a special meeting for October 21, 2026.
- 2026007 – Jail Healthcare Services RFPThe authority is seeking proposals for healthcare services to be provided at the jail.
- Ardoin Cove Road Bridge Now OpenThe Ardoin Cove Road Bridge has reopened after being closed for repairs.
- 2026007 Jefferson Davis Parish Jail Inmate Healthcare RFPThe Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 has issued a request for proposal for inmate healthcare services at the local jail.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70532 | $630 | $730 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,320 |
| 70546 | $700 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 70549 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 70581 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,330 |
| 70591 | $620 | $680 | $890 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70640 | $640 | $750 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70647 | $910 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,710 |
| 70648 | $670 | $840 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,400 |
| 70650 | $780 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,490 |
| 70657 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8
304 State St, Jennings, LA 70546
Phone: (337) 824-7353
Email updates
About Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8
Overview
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 administers 132 Section 8 vouchers, serving 128 households with a 96% occupancy rate. The authority does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only program. This ensures that families can find suitable housing within the community while receiving financial assistance to meet their rental needs.
Scale and standing
Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 ranks first among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Jefferson Davis Parish. Notable peer authorities include the Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh and the Housing Authority of the Town of Lake Arthur, both of which do not administer Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 holds the 58th position out of 88 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, highlighting its significant role in providing housing assistance within Louisiana.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jefferson Davis Parish ranges from $830 to $1,210, with an average of $948. This is lower than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70647 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70648 at $830.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the Town of WelshWelsh, LA
- Housing Authority of the Town of Lake ArthurLake Arthur, LA
- Housing Authority of the City of JenningsJennings, LA
- Village of Fenton Housing AuthorityFenton, LA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.